Recovery on Water

Recovery on Water Recovery on Water is a rowing team that helps breast cancer previvors and survivors navigate life following diagnosis.

To learn more about Recovery on Water (ROW), visit our website:
www.recoveryonwater.org

Pink & Pearl at Rush University Medical Center - We were proud to have two of our team members representing ROW at the P...
10/08/2026

Pink & Pearl at Rush University Medical Center - We were proud to have two of our team members representing ROW at the Pink & Pearl event at Rush University Medical Center today in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Missed the event? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about our next ROWpenhouse. Come meet our team, learn more about ROW, and discover how you can connect with a community that supports people affected by breast cancer.

Let the Good Times Row, Beyond the Boathouse! ROW Gala 2026 🤩🚣‍♀️💙✨ A few pictures recapping an incredible evening celeb...
10/07/2026

Let the Good Times Row, Beyond the Boathouse! ROW Gala 2026 🤩🚣‍♀️💙✨

A few pictures recapping an incredible evening celebrating the amazing woman and sponsors of ROW! THANK YOU to our sponsors!!

Photos by ROWer Toya Wimberly

Recovery on Water (ROW) is proud to be a 2026 Bears Care charity partner! We had a wonderful time at Halas Hall on Frida...
09/30/2026

Recovery on Water (ROW) is proud to be a 2026 Bears Care charity partner! We had a wonderful time at Halas Hall on Friday, September 18th, meeting other organizations doing great work for survivors of female cancers.

At ROW, our mission is to empower breast cancer survivors and previvors through the sport of rowing and a supportive community. Bears Care partnership helps us advance that mission by creating opportunities for connection, strength, healing, and camaraderie both on and off the water.

We are deeply grateful for their generosity, partnership, and belief in the power of community.

Go Bears Care, and Go Bears! Yes, same day as our Gala. A wonderful twofer - twice the fun!


09/26/2026

S7E19 | Steady State Podcast 🎧
What happens when breast cancer survivors find their way into a boat together? At Recovery on Water, the answer is a powerful community where rowing becomes a source of strength, connection, and possibility. ROW gives breast cancer patients and survivors of all ages and all stages a chance to discover the physical and mental benefits of exercise alongside people who understand the journey—no explanations necessary.

A note from ROW Executive Director Tara Hoffman about Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October): “It’s an opportunity to say ‘I see you, how are you doing?’ to the patients and survivors in your life. They might need the chance to talk, even after treatment has ended. And you are certain to learn something about breast cancer, and about your loved one.

Link to listen in comments 👇 or ask your smart speaker to "Play Steady State Podcast."

BIG ROW Team CHEER for our incredible gala sponsors!Let the Good Times ROW: Beyond the Boathouse is almost here - and th...
09/16/2026

BIG ROW Team CHEER for our incredible gala sponsors!
Let the Good Times ROW: Beyond the Boathouse is almost here - and thanks to these fabulous sponsors, we're ready to ROW, celebrate, connect, and make a meaningful impact!

Your generosity fuels ROW's mission - to empower breast cancer survivors and previvors through the sport of rowing and community.

Stronger together. On the water. Beyond the boathouse.

Now let's get this party ROWing!

ROW raced three 8s at the Chicago River Half-Marathon last Sunday. It was a Fantastic day with Fast racing and lots of F...
09/16/2026

ROW raced three 8s at the Chicago River Half-Marathon last Sunday. It was a Fantastic day with Fast racing and lots of Fun! Thank you to Lincoln Park Boat Club Chicago for hosting!

09/12/2026

This is so spot on funny and real summary! Love 💙 it!
Welcome ARC! Finish line is where Recovery on Water (ROW) calls home :)
Bridges = photo ops

Learn to ROW Session II - This August, ROW welcomed seven breast cancer survivors for a glimpse into the ROW Team. Novic...
09/05/2026

Learn to ROW Session II - This August, ROW welcomed seven breast cancer survivors for a glimpse into the ROW Team. Novice Coaches Emma and Shannon, along with several team members and Outreach volunteers, facilitated introductions, shared the mission of ROW, and led sessions on the ergs and the barge.

These new members together with 4 from the Learn to ROW II in July, will join the team for the Winter season starting this November. In the meantime, they are keeping up with team news via the weekly team update and are invited to join upcoming events and come see our regattas.

1,2,3 WELCOME ROWers!
Interested in learning more about ROW? ⬇️⬇️
https://www.recoveryonwater.org/how-to-join

On Thursday, August 20th, ROW was proud to host eight staff members from UChicago Medicine's Cancer Center at the Eleano...
08/27/2026

On Thursday, August 20th, ROW was proud to host eight staff members from UChicago Medicine's Cancer Center at the Eleanor Boathouse, showcasing the power of the ROW program and the sport of rowing. Seven ROW team members, who bravely navigated their treatment at UChicago, joined in to inspire by helping on the ergs and boats, connecting with the dedicated surgeons, nurses, and physical therapists who stood by them through their breast cancer journeys.

At Recovery on Water, we are tremendously grateful to the medical providers and researchers who have cared for us and made breast cancer more survivable than ever before. We are also proud to be partners in the wellness journey that follows, creating opportunities for fitness and a community of shared experience and support.

ROW plans to offer the Medical Providers Row annually to our Chicagoland hospital partners. We invite surgeons, oncologists, survivorship nurses, physical therapists, and other providers to experience ROW firsthand. Please reach out to Tara Hoffmann, Executive Director, to get the conversation started!

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